TotalEnergies CEO spars with activists at COP30 in Brazil

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TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne clashed with activists at COP30 in Brazil, defending his company's presence and downplaying the fossil fuel industry's role in climate change. Pouyanne stated he was not a scientist when questioned about intensifying cyclones, attributing their occurrence to natural cycles. He argued for dialogue and inclusion, not exclusion, in climate discussions. The CEO also expressed skepticism about a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, calling it a "European vision" and suggesting reliance on regulation alone is insufficient.


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